2022 Legislative Session Underway in Hartford
Governor Lamont kicked off day one of the legislative session with his annual State of the State Address, in which he acknowledged the hard work of teachers throughout the pandemic.
CEA President Shares Results of Teacher Survey on Masking in Schools with Legislators, Urges Following the Science
CEA President Kate Dias shared the survey results with lawmakers during a legislative public hearing.
LAMONT CALLS TO END MASK MANDATE FOR SCHOOLS FEB. 28
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is recommending the legislature leave the state’s mask mandate for schools in place until February 28, and after that point hand the decision…
CEA Survey: Your Opinion on Masks in Schools
Governor Lamont’s current mask mandate for schools expires February 15, and CEA wants to know where members stand on the issue.
National Survey Finds Schools Are Short-Staffed, Educators Burned Out
A new survey by the National Education Association of members’ opinions on key issues facing public education during the pandemic shows that the massive staff shortages in public schools are…
New Teacher Evaluation Guidelines Coming; Your Input Matters
The Connecticut State Department of Education is in the process of creating new guidelines for teacher evaluation. If approved by Connecticut’s State Board of Education, these new guidelines are scheduled…
FOLLOW THE SCIENCE: EDUCATORS URGE MASKING TO CONTINUE WHILE COVID INFECTION RATES REMAIN HIGH
Governor Lamont has suggested he may be open to dropping masks in schools, but educators say it’s too soon.
Teachers and School Personnel Support Masks for All to Protect Students and Staff
Union leaders representing public education personnel urge state officials continue to follow federal disease control agency guidance to keep school buildings safe and open
Let’s Honor the Best of the Best
The CEA Awards Program honors excellence in education and recognizes those who make significant contributions to the betterment of public education. CEA is now accepting nominations for awards.
CEA Sends Letter Urging Congressional Delegation to Help Improve Air Quality in Schools
CEA recently sent letters to all members of Connecticut’s Congressional Delegation asking for help in securing federal funds to help school districts update and repair outdated HVAC systems as well as install air conditioning.